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Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
IND |
22 |
18 |
17 |
22 |
79 |
CHI |
16 |
21 |
27 |
21 |
85 |
Despite a paltry 35.8% shooting performance and a three point halftime deficit, the Bulls exploded for 27 points in the third quarter and nervously coasted to a 85-79 victory over the Pacers. Luc Longley has his best output of the playoffs with a dozen points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Ron Harper added 15 points, while Dennis Rodman double dipped with 11 points and 10 boards. As a team the Bulls committed grand larceny 19 times, tying a franchise playoff record.
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
IND |
28 |
24 |
22 |
24 |
98 |
CHI |
26 |
19 |
33 |
26 |
104 |
Again, the Bulls left the gate a
little slow. Down seven at halftime, they poured in 59 points in the second half to
outrun the Pacers 104-98 at hold serve on their home court. Jordan scorched Indiana
for 41 points, including 14 in the third period. A key factor in the game was
Scottie Pippen's ferocious defense on Mark Jackson. Chicago badgered the Pacers into
19 turnovers, something that did not sit well with coach Larry Bird. He complains
about the refs -
Additional audio:
Scottie Pippen on teammate Ron Harper's defensive effort- listen
Phil Jackson echoes Scottie's sentiments - listen
Reggie Miller chose not to dwell on the referees, but on the Bulls defense - listen
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
CHI |
24 |
32 |
21 |
28 |
105 |
IND |
26 |
26 |
25 |
30 |
107 |
Michael Jordan's 30 points wasn't
enough to hold back Reggie Miller's 28 points. Miller, along with five other Pacers
in double figures as Indiana took the first of two home games. Reggie hit three
3-pointers and two clutch free throws as Indiana took charge down the stretch as
fended off several Bulls rallies. When Jordan missed one of two free throws with 12
seconds left, Indiana realized they had dodged a bullet.
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
CHI |
27 |
27 |
23 |
17 |
94 |
IND |
24 |
24 |
21 |
27 |
96 |
The Pacers used a monster fourth quarter to hold serve at home and even up the series. Despite five players in double figures, the Bulls wilted in the final period. Rik Smits had his best effort of the playoffs with 26 points to lead Indiana. Phil Jackson got on his soapbox to decry the officiating, which reeked at best, and in the final seconds featured a mysterious offensive foul on Rodman, and a dreadful "no call" on Miller for pushing off on Jordan.
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
IND |
16 |
16 |
24 |
31 |
87 |
CHI |
26 |
28 |
30 |
19 |
106 |
The Bulls take a 3-2 lead with had their strongest outing of the series to date and proceded to horsewhip the Pacers. Chicago, led again by Michael (29 pts) Scottie (20 pts) and Toni (19 pts) were ahead by as many as 33 points. Fortunately, the refs weren't involved in the final outcome of this contest.
Highlights: Jordan scores his 35,000 career point (regular season and playoffs combined) Game 6 at Indiana May 29, 1998Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
CHI |
24 |
23 |
22 |
20 |
89 |
IND |
24 |
25 |
21 |
22 |
92 |
The Pacers pulled another rabbit out of a hat and edged the Bulls by the narrowest of margins. This was a closely fought contest with many ties and lead changes. Once again, Larry Bird conjured up the voodoo spirits causing Michael to slip in the lane and the gremlins muted the Hue Hollins led officiating crew. Despite Jordan 35 points, including 10-11 from the FT line, Chicago was unable to break serve on the road. Rik Smits hit 11 of 12 baskets for 25 points and Dale Davis added 19 pts and 8 rebs. as the Pacers won the battle of turnovers 7 to 13.
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
IND |
27 |
18 |
20 |
18 |
83 |
CHI |
19 |
29 |
21 |
19 |
88 |
Toni Kukoc scored 14 of his 21 points in the third quarter as the Bulls advanced to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in eight years. Despite Jordan assurances after game six that Chicago would win on Wednesday, many members of the media remained skeptical and were ready to write the possible end of Michael's career. After the game Jordan commented, "We had to fight for everything we got."
Listen to MJ's
post game comments about how everyone had to dig deep down and come up with the extra effort necessary
to win the decisive game seven.
Hear Scottie Pippen
preview the matchup
with the Utah Jazz
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